Direct Care Worker _ Scranton
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This posting states $11–$13 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $17.86 an hour, the middle half $16.50–$20, across 232 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $14.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Preventive Measures Home Health Care (PMHHC) provides support for people from all walks of life to live independently at home and be part of the community. If you want to be part of an excellent, forward-thinking, and growing company, apply today!
As a Direct Care Worker you will provide a number of services depending on the needs of the individual; these might include running errands, helping patients move around their homes and counseling individuals on independent living. The ideal candidate for this position must be patient, caring and compassionate. We have multiple shifts available in the Lehigh Valley area.
We offer paid time off, medical, vision, and dental insurance, bonuses, flexible schedule, weekly pay, opportunity to acquire Direct Care Certification, and trainings.
Requirements
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must submit to a criminal background check
- Child clearance (if children are in the home)
- Negative TB clearance results
Company website: https://preventivemeasuresinc.com/
Preventive Measures is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of and passing all job-related clearances, background checks and regulated requirements as applicable and permissible by law.
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